Digantara raising $50 million
Bengaluru-based spacetech startup Digantara has successfully closed a $50 million Series B funding round.1 This milestone marks a significant pivot for the company, moving from general "space situational awareness" (tracking space debris) to becoming a full-stack sovereign space intelligence and defense player.2
Below is a detailed report based on the news breaking on December 16–17, 2025.
Digantara Secures $50M Series B for Defense-First Space Surveillance
Bengaluru, December 16, 2025 — Digantara Industries, a leader in space surveillance and intelligence, has announced the closing of its $50 million Series B funding round.3 The investment was led by a group of strategic and financial heavyweights, including 360 ONE Asset, Japan’s SBI Investments, and UpGrad founder Ronnie Screwvala.4 Existing backers Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India) and Kalaari Capital also participated.5
Strategic Shift to Missile Defense
The funding signals a major evolution in Digantara’s business model. While the startup was founded in 2020 to track space debris (Space Situational Awareness), it is now leveraging its proprietary sensor technology for missile detection and tracking.6
Founder and CEO Anirudh Sharma noted that the same architecture used to map fast-moving objects in orbit can be used for early-warning systems against global aerial threats.7 This pivot aligns with the US’s "Golden Dome" initiative—a multi-layered missile defense system—for which Digantara was recently selected as a participant.8
Use of Funds: Global Expansion and Manufacturing
The $50 million infusion will be deployed toward three primary pillars:9
Global Footprint: Expanding operations beyond India and the US into Europe by mid-2026.10
Manufacturing Capability: Building a new facility in Andhra Pradesh capable of producing up to 30 satellites simultaneously, focusing on in-house optical systems.11
Satellite Constellation: Launching 15 space surveillance satellites and two dedicated missile-warning satellites through 2026–2027.12
Operational Structure
To navigate the sensitive nature of defense contracts, Digantara has bifurcated its operations:13
U.S. Operations: Based in Colorado Springs, this unit operates as a citizen-only, classified entity to serve the U.S. Space Command and the Missile Defense Agency.14
India Headquarters: Serves as the primary hub for R&D, data analytics, and sovereign defense requirements for the Indian market.15
"Space is no longer a frontier; it is the new high ground for national security.16 This capital accelerates our path to operational readiness and drives programs in missile warning and space-based interceptors to deliver real deterrence."17 — Anirudh Sharma, Founder & CEO
Key Financials at a Glance
| Metric | Details |
| Round Size | $50 Million (Series B) |
| Total Funding to Date | ~$65 Million |
| Lead Investors | 360 ONE Asset, SBI Investments (Japan), Ronnie Screwvala |
| Revenue (2025) | India market contributes $15–$20 Million |
| Target Constellation | 15+ satellites by end of 2027 |